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Nigerian striker Yira Sor scored a stunning goal just 10 minutes into his debut for Genk
22-year-old Yira Sor had a full home debut to remember for his new club KRC Genk as he scored a stunning goal after just 10 minutes which proved to be the winner against Zulte Waregem.
Sor trapped a long pass forward with a deft close control on the right flank and dashed toward the penalty box, dancing past two Waregem defenders before unleashing a fearsome strike with his weaker left foot, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance as the ball cracked in off the crossbar.
Sor's goal made him the fastest KRC Genk player to score on his Jupiler Pro League starting debut since Opta started collecting the data in 2008/09.
Yira Sor credits Genk coach for his debut goal
After scoring his incredible debut goal, Sor credited his new manager, Wouter Vrancken for giving him the confidence to score the goal.
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“The coach told me before the match that I shouldn’t have any doubts,” Sor said, according to VoetbalKrant.
“Just play relaxed and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. I had to play football on instinct and I think I succeeded. I rarely score with the left, but this was one of my best goals,” the Nigerian concluded.
Sor only joined Genk from Slavia Prague on the first of January for €6.50 million after inking a four-and-a-year deal that will keep him with the Belgians until June 2027.
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The diminutive forward registered nine goals and three assists In 26 games across all competitions for Slavia Prague which attracted Genk to sign him.
His first goal for the club handed Genk all three points and sent the league leaders seven points clear of second place Union Saint-Gilloise.
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Nigeria star Yira Sor scores on his full debut for Genk
The 22-year-old was on target for The Smurfs in their Beligan Jupiler League clash against Zulte Waregem.
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